Update 12/20: Samsung is rolling out a new OTA update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus which includes the December Android security patch. The update is currently only available in South Korea, but is expected to begin rolling out in other regions shortly. It carries the build number G950NKSU1AQL3 for the Galaxy S8 and G955NKSU1AQL3 for the Galaxy S8 Plus.

Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Android update tracker page. This page covers all major U.S. carriers with a quick reference table for each and a log with links to further details. It will be regularly updated with the latest Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus update information.

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus receive their updates simultaneously – or at least very close together. For this reason, they both appear here on this update page. Also, note that we won’t be covering general security patches in our list.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Android update

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus arrived in April, 2017 running Android 7.0 Nougat with Samsung’s Grace UX skin. These devices should be among the first Samsung phones to receive Android Oreo, as well as the major software update in 2018, Android P. Samsung is currently running an official Android Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Since release, the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have received a few updates in the US, mainly to address bugs and other issues (such as the red screen problem). Most recently, the devices received updates to its Bixby functionality.

Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus update US

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8 Plus updates – US

Android 7.0

Android 7.1.1

Android 8.0

Verizon

Yes

TBA

TBA

AT&T

Yes

TBA

TBA

T-Mobile

Yes

TBA

TBA

Sprint

Yes

TBA

TBA

Verizon Galaxy S8 (G950V) and Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955V) update:

June 12, 2017, Verizon rolls out upgrades to the Bixby digital assistant and SD card functionality, as appeared in May for Sprint and T-Mobile owners.

AT&T Galaxy S8 (SM-G950A) and Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955A) update:

December 11, 2017: AT&T rolls out an update adding new Mobile Hotspot APN, HDR API support for DirecTV, and enhancements to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) experience. This also includes the Android security patches for November.

June 14, 2017: AT&T becomes the last major US carrier to roll out fixes for a micro SD card problem, as well as Bixby improvements.